Andrea's mother has been becoming more and more forgetful. It seems to have gotten worse over the past 15 years. Her most likely diagnosis could be:
A.
Depression.
B.
Alzheimer's Disease.
C.
Hyperthyroidism.
D.
Delirium.
ANS: B
Alzheimer's is a slow, progressive form of dementia where deterioration is expected consistently over many years.
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